Racing Posters / Garage Art [like Leno]


Kayvan

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Jul 13, 2006
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I have actually cut my collection down from 50+ posters to the best 25 original, vintage, 60s iconic racing posters.

Once you get into framing you really decide what worth keeping and whats not; as framing is min $75-150/ea.

I did alot of the "retro-style" modern posters, when I first got started; I was just padding the collection and buying left/right.

Also got some that had age/storage wear (yellowing, foxing, mold); once its under UV plexi and against black frame, the imperfections stand out.

Then there the issue of artwork that's somewhat flat, outlined or two-dimensions/or mono-chromatic, that just doesnt pop.

Once you develop an eye, you realize you need:

-Big Size: min 16x27; better 20"x30" or 24"x36"
-Venue: Famous race-car/tracks
-Color: Super Bold, vibrant, vivid colors: yellow, orange, pink, etc.
-Design: Period graphics style (PopArt, Abstract, watercolors etc)
-Views: Car pitched at speed or angle
-Font: BOLD period fonts in title / name
-Media: White Paper condition and no-fading; some original colors are literally neon.
Printing: inks and offset printing they used just cant be reproduced today.

My Spring Cleaning project took on a life of its own as I unloaded 170+ items on ebay (and counting): 30+ posters, 20+ racing/pit-banners, vintage M-B parts, track/event shirts, caps, souvenirs, books, brochures, DVDs, CDs and years of collectibles, and its paid for the framing (and some posters)!

Im not totally cured; found 3 posters on UK/German ebay that i had wanted for years all under $20/ea!
 

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Kayvan

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Czech BRNO GP
 

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Kayvan

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Jul 13, 2006
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In honor of Ford's return to LE MANS

Classic French

"The Night is Very Long"
 

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Kayvan

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Just arrived from La Sarthe today
 

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Kayvan

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Camilo 2011 canvas 27/50

Finally after 4yrs got around to gallery wrap frame...

Spring project of 15 race posters framed...pics to follow
 

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Kayvan

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A classic poster from famed Le Mans artist Beligond
 

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Delivered from Paris
 

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Kayvan

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CIBIE factory poster

Groovy / Psychedelic Porsche 917....looks like Pucci design
 

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Awsum GT

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Sep 17, 2005
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Carmel & Cntrl Ca
So have you already sold the ones you are not keeping? If not, do you have photos of any that are for sale?
 

Kayvan

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Kayvan

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Stingray
 

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Kayvan

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Finally arrived after 30 Days

CIBIE factory Porsche 917 poster; printed in Paris
 

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Kayvan

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Arrived from London Fri

In-Violet Stingray
 

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Kayvan

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'69 sebring
 

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Kayvan

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Ultra Rare...found after 4 yr search; one of my Top 7 Holy Grails.

GT40 at '69 12 Hours of Barcelona
 

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Kayvan

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Delivered from Paris today...always nice to view race art with a cocktail
 

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Kayvan

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1965 1000 Km NURBURGRING

GT40 in pursuit of Ferrari P2


.....7 yr search and found in Germany
 

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Brombear

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May 16, 2013
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Frankfurt Area, Germany
Always great inspiration. Just keep em coming.